Each year Gouda Refractories organizes a three-day general refractory training course for its customers and partners who are interested to learn more about refractories. Every year people from all over the world and from all different types of industries participate in this training course.
Next Course
JUNE 2026
The next English version of the course will be held on June 2026 (exact date to follow).
The number of participant seats is limited to 25, with priority given to our customers.
If you would like to participate next year, please contact us. We will then include your name to our waiting list.
Location
The training course is held at the production facilities of Gouda Refractories in Gouda, which allows us to create the opportunity to combine theory and practical lessons.
Participants will stay in a comfortable hotel in the historical city of Gouda, close to our facilities.
Course Program:
Introduction to refractory materials
Classification of refractory materials
Alumina-silicate: phase diagrams
Raw materials: application and properties
Dense refractory bricks and mortars
Insulating refractory materials
Unshaped refractory materials (castables, regular cement, low cement, self-flowing)
Installation of refractory materials
Wear & attack mechanisms of refractory materials
Refractories testing (standard & simulation)
Practical training (half day): e.g. casting, gunniting, bricklaying etc.
Production of refractory materials
Tour on Gouda Refractories production facilities
The level of the refractory training course is such that participants should have at least some background and experience with refractories and also have a technical education. If you want more information about this training course, please do not hesitate to contact us.
"You can see how much effort they put into it. The practical part was great, working with the gunning and laying bricks. They explained everything very well. I would definitely recommend this course.”
Alexander Peters (Industrial Mechanic)
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